> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cronos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cronos.com/getting-started/readme.md).

# Getting Started

Thanks for your interest in Cronos.

Please browse the navigation bar of this documentation where you can find reference information for:

* End-users
* dApp developers
* Node hosts
* And more!

## What is Cronos Network?

Cronos Network is a EVM compatible blockchain delivering sub-cent, sub-second 24/7 global settlement, built for financial services and tokenized real-world assets.

As a leading blockchain ecosystem, we have partnered with Crypto.com and more than 100 application developers and contributors representing an addressable user base of more than a 150 million people around the world.

The Cronos universe encompasses 2 chains: **Cronos EVM**, the leading Ethereum-compatible blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK; **Cronos POS**, a leading Cosmos chain for payments and NFTs.

Transaction fees are paid in Cronos ($CRO), a blue chip cryptocurrency.

{% hint style="info" %}
Notice: Cronos zkEVM is being sunset, please [bridge out your assets](https://docs-zkevm.cronos.com/for-users/cronos-zkevm-bridge) before the network is fully decommissioned.
{% endhint %}

## Why build on Cronos EVM?

If you are a Web3 application creator, there are 3 main reasons to build on Cronos:

* EVM compatible – Solidity and all the EVM tools just work out of the box.
* Strategic partnership with [Crypto.com](http://crypto.com/) – easy on-ramp to your dapp.
* \#CROFam - a highly engaged user and builder community of >150 million people worldwide, who are keen to try the latest and greatest apps.

As an application founder/developer on Cronos, you can leverage:

* Wrapped versions of most of the world’s top 50 cryptocurrencies
* 30+ leading wallets (including Crypto.com Defi Wallet, Rabby, MetaMask, Trust Wallet)
* Ethermint, a Ethereum Virtual Machine module built by the open-source Cosmos SDK community.
* IBC cross-chain connectivity to Cosmos chains.
* Convenient Ethereum developer tools (Solidity, Truffle, Hardhat, OpenZeppelin, Web3.js, ethers.js, ChainSafe Gaming SDK, etc.).

## Useful links

Web: [Cronos](https://cronos.com/)

Blog: [Cronos](https://blog.cronos.com/)

Socials:[ X.com](https://x.com/CronosApp) | [Telegram](https://t.me/Cronos_Announcements) | [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pahqHz26q4)

Code repository: [Github](https://github.com/crypto-org-chain/cronos)

**Ecosystem:**

* [List of Dapps](https://cronos.com/ecosystem)
* [DeFi ecosystem on Defillama](https://defillama.com/chain/Cronos)
* [Dappradar](https://dappradar.com/rankings/protocol/cronos)
* [Block explorer](https://explorer.cronos.com)

**Developer tips:**

* [Hackathon cheatsheet](/for-dapp-developers/hacker-resources.md)
* [Developer tools and integration](/for-dapp-developers/dev-tools-and-integrations.md)
* [App creator & developer FAQs](/for-dapp-developers/founder-faqs.md)